Guests say
Springfield Cottage in Bideford, Devon, offers stunning views and a well-equipped kitchen. It's praised for its peaceful location and proximity to local amenities, making it a good base for exploring. The cottage's unique layout and amenities like games and DVDs add to its charm. However, some guests noted issues with safety for children and pets, parking, and maintenance.
Guests have reported concerns with cleanliness, including the presence of pests, a musty smell, and unclean outdoor areas. However, the kitchen was noted to be well-equipped, suggesting some areas are maintained better than others.
The location is appreciated for its peacefulness, stunning views, and easy access to local walks and amenities. However, parking difficulties and the proximity to a public footpath have been noted as drawbacks.
The cottage offers a cosy atmosphere with a well-received top floor for relaxation. However, guests have mentioned uncomfortable furniture and issues with dampness affecting the comfort levels, particularly on the lower floors.
While the kitchen is praised for its equipment, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as plumbing problems, heating malfunctions, and concerns about safety features for children and pets.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This delightful cottage which is arranged over three floors has far reaching views over the River Torridge. The property is ideally positioned being close to the Tarka Trail, the ancient bridge and all the amenities of the harbour town of Bideford. It provides a fabulous base to explore the area. The golden sandy beaches of Instow and Westward Ho are a short drive away as are numerous other attractions.
This property is well suited to a family of four or a couple seeking an action-packed retreat to Devon.
Take the steep steps down to the beautiful cottage and enter the galley-style kitchen, well-equipped with a wonderful range of appliances for when you want to prepare a tasty home-made meal.
Discover your sleeping spots and settle down your belongings; on the ground floor sits the master king-size room, offering river views.
The second bedroom is on the lower-ground-floor, a lovely twin room sitting next to the bathroom. With an endless supply of hot water from the combi boiler, it’s perfect for indulging in a relaxing soak in the bath before spending a relaxing evening.
The top floor hosts the living/dining space with scenic river views. Here you can sit around the dining table together, or unwind on the snug sofas. Gas central heating and an electric woodburning effect stove provide a cosy and homely aura as you settle down and make the most of the amenities including a TV, DVD player, iPod dock and DAB radio!
The outside space makes a lovely spot for a hearty breakfast as your canine companions play, before pulling on your walking boots and joining the beauty of the South West coast path or Tarka Trail. The trail inspired by Henry Williamson's novel 'Tarka the Otter', the 163-mile route follows the journeys of Tarka, leading you through a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, you can expect to find an abundance of breath-taking sights and a plethora of nature along the way.
The Tarka Trail is a fabulous route for family traffic-free cycling, with bike hire nearby.
There are a number of enjoyable boat trips available from the town’s harbour, including a fantastic two-hour trip which takes visitors out to the isolated island of Lundy, with its resident seal colony and puffins.
Situated at the heart of Bideford, the town boasts a range of wonderful attractions; take a stroll along the River Torridge to find riverside restaurants of all kinds, as well as attractions such as the Pannier Market, Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, The Burton Art Gallery and Museum and plenty of shops to while away the hours in.
The Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre is well-worth a visit if you're seeking a relaxing day and a wonderful shopping experience. Or head to Westward Ho! with its great surf and wide, dog-friendly beach and abundance of family-friendly attractions.
Three miles north of Bideford is the pretty fishing village of Appledore, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing day trip strolling along the quay, and perhaps catch the ferry across to the neighbouring village of Instow, with its beach, pubs and yacht club.
With access to the Exmoor National Park too, Springfield Cottage is a true delight of a base for exploring Devon.
Bideford is a vibrant town sitting amongst the Torridge Estuary in Devon. Home to attractions such as a medieval bridge, town quay and a charming pannier market, there's plenty of attractions to keep guests entertained. Indulge in a day of retail therapy in the plethora of shops on offer, or enjoy an active day of surfing, golfing, or roaming the South West Coast Path. In easy reach of Exmoor and Dartmoor too, there's so much to explore around Bideford!
Accommodation
Please note: This property may not be suitable for people with mobility issues as it is accessed via 30 stone steps and is over three floors.
Two bedrooms; 1 x ground-floor king-size and 1 x lower-ground-floor twin.
Lower-ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
First floor living/dining area with double sofa bed and electric woodburning effect fire
Gas central heating and electric woodburning effect fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV, DVD player, iPod dock, DAB radio, WiFi and a selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Please note: Linen not provided for the sofa bed.
Roadside parking.
Gravelled outside space with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles.
Note: Outside space has a right of way to neighbours which they very occasionally pass through.
Note: Outside space can be accessed via the first floor
Reviews (19)
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Alison
Property clean and well equipped. Only negative was that main bedroom needs bigger curtains that cover the window. Really enjoyed our stay.
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Jo
Fantastic Chinese at the bottom of the path and great Chip shop over the river. The Tarka Trail was on the doorstep which was great for morning and evening walks with the dog. Thereâs a bike hire place really close. We used this as a base for heading to local beaches and surfing at Saunton. The kitchen was really well equipped which was great.
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Emma
Fantastic kitchen with wide range of crockery, pans etc.; even had a blender which I wasn't expecting, but made use of. Beds were comfy. Decent shower. Very informative folder containing all the details about items within the flat, including recycling/rubbish info. No problems with noise from the footpath - we barely noticed it was there. Fabulous views from lounge and double bedroom. Particularly liked the presence of maps and local information. Books and DVDs although not used were a good resource to have. I had no issues with the cooler temperature of the lounge, but my friend found it a little chilly in evenings - but with heating on that was soon rectified. Trays were very useful for carrying food upstairs to dining table. All in all a great stay, and I would happily stay here again.